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A arm bushings

I used i big prybar and forced it to move, my truck was better after replacing them even they didnt look that bad.
The new one was a bit stiffer.
 
It's difficult to determine condition because they 'move' a little anyway. When the suspension cycles, the bushings actually twist and don't 'roll' like we think a bushing or bearing does.

Look for big 'cracks' in the rubber. Of couse as mentioned a prybar and look for movement. It souldn't be 'easy' to move the arm fore and aft.
 
Is there a good write up somewhere on front end rebuilding and checking? I am pretty sure I need to do some work, but have not started looking at how to check all this. I have never done it on this truck, nor on anything (ball joints, a arms, pitman arms, etc).

What is a good resource?
 
Have poly in my 95 and have't seen any ill effects... The T-Bars are fully cranked with 3500 bars so they dont move a heck of alot anyways.
 
I just replaced the front end of my truck (steering everything and suspension everything) back in May. I should have done a write up, but it took me a month to get it all finished.
 
dka99burb said:
What did it cost you in parts? I am thinking of doing similar.
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Here is my parts list. The only thing I'm missing here are the Poly control arm bushings. I bought those from Summit and I think I paid ~$40 for them.


Part TypeBrandPart NumbercostQTY
Lower Ball JointMoogK629154.992
Upper Ball JointMoogK634449.992
Front Sway Bar BushingMoogK645318.991
Sway Bar LinkMoogK8063130.992
Outer Tie Rod EndMoogES2836RL54.992
Inner Tie Rod EndMoogES2838RL55.992
Tie Rod Adjusting SleeveMoogES2004S16.992
Center linkMoogDS140867.991
Idler ArmMoogK644789.991
Idler Arm BracketMoogPK672296.991
Pitman ArmMoogK633560.991
Steering GearboxCardone27-7539219.991
Steering damperMoogSSD5661.991
Front ShocksRanchoRS515057.992
Rear ShocksRanchoRS519057.992
CV AxleMasterProGM800269.992
Total$1516.75
 
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